A GROUP OF SIX YOMUT TURKMEN BAGS (TORBA) MOUNTED AS...
A GROUP OF SIX YOMUT TURKMEN BAGS (TORBA) MOUNTED AS PILLOW COVERS
Central Asia, late 19th century
Wool, the frontal panel (yüz) knotted with geometric white crosses interlocked with red X-shaped motifs, within multiple borders.
36m x 60cm (6)
Torbas were functional bags forming part of the domestic and transport equipment of nomadic or semi-nomadic Turkmen groups. They were primarily used to store and transport household goods during journeys, to hold clothing, linens, textiles, and small personal belongings, and to be hung or attached inside the yurt, where they also contributed to the organisation and furnishing of the tent interior.
A GROUP OF SIX YOMUT TURKMEN BAGS (TORBA) MOUNTED AS PILLOW COVERS
Central Asia, late 19th century
Wool, the frontal panel (yüz) knotted with geometric white crosses interlocked with red X-shaped motifs, within multiple borders.
36m x 60cm (6)
Torbas were functional bags forming part of the domestic and transport equipment of nomadic or semi-nomadic Turkmen groups. They were primarily used to store and transport household goods during journeys, to hold clothing, linens, textiles, and small personal belongings, and to be hung or attached inside the yurt, where they also contributed to the organisation and furnishing of the tent interior.
